Hello Everyone,
Yes Easter is all happy now, he got all the attention to himself for a while. Trying to get something done out in the desert is always a challenge. Although Larry and I keep the horses feet trimmed we're not set up to shoe properly. Finding some one to help requires a lot of research.
Recently one afternoon I went down to a neighbor of ours to see if he would like to review a couple new weanling's that just arrived. Rigo (Hispanic) is very well known in the valley for his horsemanship and roping prowess. He accepted my offer along with Danial who was visiting to take a look. When we were finished Rigo and Danial decided to check out Easter while I put Hey Boy back. Rego pointed out that Easter needed shoes or trimmed. This was true and I explained Easter gets regular trims from Larry, as do all the horses here, but we don't worry about shoes that much because of the soft soil we usually ride on. After a cold one I took Rego and Danial home.
Last Tuesday, Larry and I were sitting here having lunch when a couple of (Hispanic) fellows drove onto the ranch and were checking out the corrals, I was curious but not concerned because they were dressed appropriately. I also suspect Rego had sent them down to see me. Between Larry; Lorenso; Pedro and myself we understood that Lorenzo was a farrier with pretty fair prices. To make further arrangements I would have to call the number on his business card and make an appointment using Jose (his 10 yo grandson) who spoke English.
Lorenzo arrived with two helpers he seemed have in training. It was fun because one of them seemed to have some grasp of English, along with Larry's understanding a little cowboy Spanish, it was made clear that Easter is more than just MY horse. Easter at first wasn't too sure if these people were supposed to be messing with him, but he behaved himself pretty darn well. All in All a Harmonious outcome. Every day on the LMA brings new challenges that require the needs of the ranch to be put first. Adopting strategies to move progress along means adopting new strategies when you have to for a harmonious outcome. Fighting with stressed horses is not the way to go.
We'll see you around the campfire, and have a cold one. Mikey
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Bless her Soul
The other day upon further investigation.
Troubled by the unusual behavior of Ginger jumping into the apple tree, Larry had Wednesday , with sunlight to look for tracks around the apple tree. There were no signs of coyotes, or dogs. Neighbors often ride past yet no fresh horse tracks of any kind to be found. There were however plenty of chicken tracks leading to some weeds and brush near the tree. Further investigation revealed the remains of a rattle snake. All that remained of the Mojave Green was his head;soft skin;rattles. Apparently the chickens had taken care of the rest. Ginger probably didn't know she had tromped the fellow before she panicked into the apple tree.
I have never seen a live Mojave Green on the LMA, although I have spotted them a few miles away. This is beautiful country, the Mojave Desert is vast, rugged and hot much of the year. A creature has to be tough to survive out there, this one met a mustang. To really appreciate the Mojave one must spend time in it, there are other places I enjoy for what they offer, yet for some reason I have spent most of my life out here.
I am happy to report Ginger will not have much of a mark from the ordeal, some good old fashion horse salve dried the wound up, and sealed it. She didn't lose any hair to speak of. Jackie Jo was glad to see her pal back in the big arena, letting Ginger know she would be there to help her out.
Getting dark earlier, and cooler, guess I'll go start the fire up and have a cold one.
Mikey.
Troubled by the unusual behavior of Ginger jumping into the apple tree, Larry had Wednesday , with sunlight to look for tracks around the apple tree. There were no signs of coyotes, or dogs. Neighbors often ride past yet no fresh horse tracks of any kind to be found. There were however plenty of chicken tracks leading to some weeds and brush near the tree. Further investigation revealed the remains of a rattle snake. All that remained of the Mojave Green was his head;soft skin;rattles. Apparently the chickens had taken care of the rest. Ginger probably didn't know she had tromped the fellow before she panicked into the apple tree.
I have never seen a live Mojave Green on the LMA, although I have spotted them a few miles away. This is beautiful country, the Mojave Desert is vast, rugged and hot much of the year. A creature has to be tough to survive out there, this one met a mustang. To really appreciate the Mojave one must spend time in it, there are other places I enjoy for what they offer, yet for some reason I have spent most of my life out here.
I am happy to report Ginger will not have much of a mark from the ordeal, some good old fashion horse salve dried the wound up, and sealed it. She didn't lose any hair to speak of. Jackie Jo was glad to see her pal back in the big arena, letting Ginger know she would be there to help her out.
Getting dark earlier, and cooler, guess I'll go start the fire up and have a cold one.
Mikey.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Three Days Off--Yea
Good mourning, yeh.
Sunday, nice and chilly this mourning, suns out so it will warm up soon. October is the time of year when the LMA starts getting some much needed TLC. 94 consecutive days over 100 degrees this summer Mikey was in hybernation. Today will be a good time to start cleaning up around the place I believe some of these old vehicles are due to be recycled. Let's see if the lawn and garden tractor will start, nope. Yeh, OK, Since I took two weeks to fix the tires on this trailer my brother sold me, I will put the fenders on it and fix the lights just for fun, or maybe just put the fenders on since it takes a 104 mile round trip to get the lights for it. Hey that worked now what? I see the garden needs to be turned under, Jackie Jo likes it under that Texas Fan Ash tree, lots of fresh feed there. OK Ginger, Easter is upset with me anyhow would you like to go to the Apple tree for a little while? Sure is warming up nicely, good day to work outside, love this time of year. Where does the time go when you're having fun? Next project, lunch have some round steak and potatos leftover from dinner last night, yum yum. Be a chance to call Larry Miller for the combination to start the L&G tractor, never had any problem before.
Sure do appreciate the good job Jerry Echkout does on the Sprucetree Ranch raising this great beef for me. Price is right and quality unmatched. Easter it's not your turn today, what are you raising a fuss about? Jackie Jo seems to be all right in front there. I'm threw with lunch better see if I can get that tractor going. Easter is raising a fuss about something. First I'll put Jackie Jo up, she'll be ready for her afternoon nap. Looks like Ginger is taking one, I can't see her for all the weeds and grass that grew over there. OMG! Folk's this is where the day turns into you know what.
Now I know what Easter was fussing about! For some unknown reason good old Ginger, 16 YO mustang mare, easy keeper you ever saw has not only wrapped her lead around the apple tree a half dozen times, evidently she tried to jump through the middle of it lodging herself like she was in a sling shot. Boy Ginger that's going to leave a mark. Folk's this is no time for Mikey to think about anything but what to do to help poor old Gin Gin. Girl I'm sure this is going to leave a mark. Ginger knows this is not the time to decide for herself what to do next. Has anybody out there tried to fell a tree with a horse in it? Be sure when that starts to happen you are on the far side of the tree. OK girl, I don't know what brought all this on, as soon as I rearrange all the horses, DUDE not now! Poor old Ginger is not really in the mood for you! Yeh. OK what am I doing? Take a deap breath and calm down. Where does the time go when you are having fun? Yeh. There you go girl, I'm sure those weinlings still get along together you come in this pen for now we'll get you fixed up before I put you and Jackie Jo back together even though you girls seem to have worked out your differences lately. What am I doing? Take this bloody shirt with all the stickers in it and burn it! OUCH! boy those things are sharp. Yeh. OK Larry she might need some stitches, has a couple big bruises, she's calm now. I'll wait for you to come home from work, just had to let you know, she'll be fine. I think that one is going to leave a mark.
Nothing like a good cold one after a quite day on the ranch eh Larry? This western style of living sure does your sole good. Maybe that's not going to leave much of a mark after all. Her eating and drinking is a good sign. Yes I would like another one since you asked. Yeh it is nice out here by the fire, sure have missed this over the summer. I know you're tired, that trip to town gets long after a few days. Good night.
Mikey--LYB
Sunday, nice and chilly this mourning, suns out so it will warm up soon. October is the time of year when the LMA starts getting some much needed TLC. 94 consecutive days over 100 degrees this summer Mikey was in hybernation. Today will be a good time to start cleaning up around the place I believe some of these old vehicles are due to be recycled. Let's see if the lawn and garden tractor will start, nope. Yeh, OK, Since I took two weeks to fix the tires on this trailer my brother sold me, I will put the fenders on it and fix the lights just for fun, or maybe just put the fenders on since it takes a 104 mile round trip to get the lights for it. Hey that worked now what? I see the garden needs to be turned under, Jackie Jo likes it under that Texas Fan Ash tree, lots of fresh feed there. OK Ginger, Easter is upset with me anyhow would you like to go to the Apple tree for a little while? Sure is warming up nicely, good day to work outside, love this time of year. Where does the time go when you're having fun? Next project, lunch have some round steak and potatos leftover from dinner last night, yum yum. Be a chance to call Larry Miller for the combination to start the L&G tractor, never had any problem before.
Sure do appreciate the good job Jerry Echkout does on the Sprucetree Ranch raising this great beef for me. Price is right and quality unmatched. Easter it's not your turn today, what are you raising a fuss about? Jackie Jo seems to be all right in front there. I'm threw with lunch better see if I can get that tractor going. Easter is raising a fuss about something. First I'll put Jackie Jo up, she'll be ready for her afternoon nap. Looks like Ginger is taking one, I can't see her for all the weeds and grass that grew over there. OMG! Folk's this is where the day turns into you know what.
Now I know what Easter was fussing about! For some unknown reason good old Ginger, 16 YO mustang mare, easy keeper you ever saw has not only wrapped her lead around the apple tree a half dozen times, evidently she tried to jump through the middle of it lodging herself like she was in a sling shot. Boy Ginger that's going to leave a mark. Folk's this is no time for Mikey to think about anything but what to do to help poor old Gin Gin. Girl I'm sure this is going to leave a mark. Ginger knows this is not the time to decide for herself what to do next. Has anybody out there tried to fell a tree with a horse in it? Be sure when that starts to happen you are on the far side of the tree. OK girl, I don't know what brought all this on, as soon as I rearrange all the horses, DUDE not now! Poor old Ginger is not really in the mood for you! Yeh. OK what am I doing? Take a deap breath and calm down. Where does the time go when you are having fun? Yeh. There you go girl, I'm sure those weinlings still get along together you come in this pen for now we'll get you fixed up before I put you and Jackie Jo back together even though you girls seem to have worked out your differences lately. What am I doing? Take this bloody shirt with all the stickers in it and burn it! OUCH! boy those things are sharp. Yeh. OK Larry she might need some stitches, has a couple big bruises, she's calm now. I'll wait for you to come home from work, just had to let you know, she'll be fine. I think that one is going to leave a mark.
Nothing like a good cold one after a quite day on the ranch eh Larry? This western style of living sure does your sole good. Maybe that's not going to leave much of a mark after all. Her eating and drinking is a good sign. Yes I would like another one since you asked. Yeh it is nice out here by the fire, sure have missed this over the summer. I know you're tired, that trip to town gets long after a few days. Good night.
Mikey--LYB
Monday, October 20, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
Research & Development
Good Day once again from the LMA.
I am happy to announce that things are moving along grand at the ranch. We have two new yearlings which are finally starting to calm down and feel they are at home now. Their names haven't been processed through the AQHA yet, so I call them Hey boy & Hey girl. My contributing sister "KATHLEEN" is trying to teach me how to import photos to the post. Going from cowboy to tech. geek was never for seen in my dreams so I ask everyone to be patiant with us for a while. Future post will have photos as I also hope to grow the community for horse enthusiast, both as hobby and sales platform. This period is the research part, development is the ongoing part.
Snips Flashy Dude (DUDE) has been happier since he is in a larger pen now. Dude is really starting to out grow his original pen, now occupied by Hey girl. Snips Jackie Jo (Jackie Jo) has moved into the arena with Larry's old mare Ginger. There seems to be a dominance dispute they want to work out, probably part of ranch development stage, other than that more room and exercise seem to be doing them both some good. Hey boy has a room to himself since Ginger moved, some separation anxiety, since he and Hey girl were weined together, and he liked to protect her at all times. Life around the horses does make you pay attention to the way they have lived so you can make good judgements while raising and training them. Production training is driven by economics, old training is based on the individual horse. This I believe is the more gratifying style, and yes it takes longer. The end result is usually a better product and a better match to more buyers in the long run. With horses the LMA is in it for the long run!
Well so long for now from the LMA, Mikey
I am happy to announce that things are moving along grand at the ranch. We have two new yearlings which are finally starting to calm down and feel they are at home now. Their names haven't been processed through the AQHA yet, so I call them Hey boy & Hey girl. My contributing sister "KATHLEEN" is trying to teach me how to import photos to the post. Going from cowboy to tech. geek was never for seen in my dreams so I ask everyone to be patiant with us for a while. Future post will have photos as I also hope to grow the community for horse enthusiast, both as hobby and sales platform. This period is the research part, development is the ongoing part.
Snips Flashy Dude (DUDE) has been happier since he is in a larger pen now. Dude is really starting to out grow his original pen, now occupied by Hey girl. Snips Jackie Jo (Jackie Jo) has moved into the arena with Larry's old mare Ginger. There seems to be a dominance dispute they want to work out, probably part of ranch development stage, other than that more room and exercise seem to be doing them both some good. Hey boy has a room to himself since Ginger moved, some separation anxiety, since he and Hey girl were weined together, and he liked to protect her at all times. Life around the horses does make you pay attention to the way they have lived so you can make good judgements while raising and training them. Production training is driven by economics, old training is based on the individual horse. This I believe is the more gratifying style, and yes it takes longer. The end result is usually a better product and a better match to more buyers in the long run. With horses the LMA is in it for the long run!
Well so long for now from the LMA, Mikey
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Continuing Wednesday
Hello Everyone,
This week was pretty busy on the LMA, Easter was having a little trouble with his lead shank. I had him tied to the apple tree grazing off part of the garden. When he was full he decided to trip himself. That left a mark, luckly I was right there to moniter the situation. Easter is being better behaved, he knows when he's been a bad boy. Sure has been an adventure raising him these last four years.
I went to Pahrump, NV. to register one of my vehicles, while I was there it dawned on me my Drivers License would have to be renewed, really surprised my vision is good enough. A visit to a friend of mine came in handy there. My friend has become a big fan of the groceries that come from Idaho (Beef,Pork,potatos, fresh sweet corn on the cob) for those of you who hav'nt spent all these years in the desert, farm fresh custom food may not seem like a big deal. To me these things are a real treat. Not to mention the quality of life issues, eat better live better.
Wednesday Larry Miller, and I went out too the Two Hawks Ranch to order hay for the winter, after that we took the Suzuki Samari up the fire road covering Mt. Potosi, might be a good idea to make sure we carry a spare in the future, coming home on three wheels is noisy. All in All nice days off.
Best regards to Everyone, Mikey
This week was pretty busy on the LMA, Easter was having a little trouble with his lead shank. I had him tied to the apple tree grazing off part of the garden. When he was full he decided to trip himself. That left a mark, luckly I was right there to moniter the situation. Easter is being better behaved, he knows when he's been a bad boy. Sure has been an adventure raising him these last four years.
I went to Pahrump, NV. to register one of my vehicles, while I was there it dawned on me my Drivers License would have to be renewed, really surprised my vision is good enough. A visit to a friend of mine came in handy there. My friend has become a big fan of the groceries that come from Idaho (Beef,Pork,potatos, fresh sweet corn on the cob) for those of you who hav'nt spent all these years in the desert, farm fresh custom food may not seem like a big deal. To me these things are a real treat. Not to mention the quality of life issues, eat better live better.
Wednesday Larry Miller, and I went out too the Two Hawks Ranch to order hay for the winter, after that we took the Suzuki Samari up the fire road covering Mt. Potosi, might be a good idea to make sure we carry a spare in the future, coming home on three wheels is noisy. All in All nice days off.
Best regards to Everyone, Mikey
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Scheduling for LMA Ranch
Good mourning dear Followers,
As you know I currently don't have computer access on the ranch. A few options are, however open to me. Replies to you depend on the Sandy Valley Library hours; server availability for my Blackberry,(intermittent)also; I don't take it with me when performing certain functions on the ranch.
Rest assured I am Committed to growing this blog. Your response has been very gratifying to me. Technical skills will improve, I'm sure, with you're help. The more I experience the facination grows. I look foward to having time with the three days off from other obligations to share with you,all the forward momentum around the Leave ME Alone Ranch. Remember LMA does not stand for Leave Mikey Alone.
See you all soon, can't wait to hear from You.
Give my regards, MIKEY
As you know I currently don't have computer access on the ranch. A few options are, however open to me. Replies to you depend on the Sandy Valley Library hours; server availability for my Blackberry,(intermittent)also; I don't take it with me when performing certain functions on the ranch.
Rest assured I am Committed to growing this blog. Your response has been very gratifying to me. Technical skills will improve, I'm sure, with you're help. The more I experience the facination grows. I look foward to having time with the three days off from other obligations to share with you,all the forward momentum around the Leave ME Alone Ranch. Remember LMA does not stand for Leave Mikey Alone.
See you all soon, can't wait to hear from You.
Give my regards, MIKEY
Friday, October 10, 2008
Welcome LMAQHRanch!
Welcome to the world of blogging, Mikey, from "The Girls' Dorm"! Sure do hope we get to see a lot more photos and maybe some cowboy poetry. If not poetry, maybe a story or two by the light of the campfire?
Love ya, and I'll be checking in a lot.
Love ya, and I'll be checking in a lot.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
important health advice for women
Do you have feelings of inadequacy?
Do you suffer from shyness?
Do you sometimes wish you were more assertive?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, ask your doctor or
pharmacist about White Wine.
White Wine is the safe, natural way to feel better and more confident
about yourself and your actions.
White Wine can help ease you out of your shyness and let you tell the world that you're ready and willing to do just about anything.
You will notice the benefits of White Wine almost immediately and with
a regimen of regular doses you can overcome any and all obstacles that
prevent you from living the life you want to live.
Shyness and awkwardness will be a thing of the past and you will
discover many talents you never knew you had. Stop hiding and start
living, with White Wine.
White Wine may not be right for everyone.
Women who are pregnant or nursing should not use White Wine.
However, women who wouldn't mind nursing or becoming pregnant are
encouraged to try it.
Side effects may include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, incarceration,
erotic lustfulness, loss of motor control, loss of clothing, loss of
money,loss of virginity, delusions of grandeur, table dancing,
headache,dehydration, dry mouth, and a desire to sing Karaoke and play
all-night rounds of Strip Poker, Truth or Dare, and Naked Twister.
WARNING:
The consumption of White Wine may make you think you are whispering
when you are not.
WARNING:
The consumption of White Wine may cause you to tell your friends over
and over again that you love them.
WARNING:
The consumption of White Wine may cause you to think you can sing.
WARNING:
The consumption of White Wine may lead you to believe that ex-lovers
are really dying20for you to telephone them at four in the morning.
WARNING:
The consumption of White Wine may make you think you can logically
converse with members of the opposite sex without spitting.
WARNING:
The consumption of White Wine may create the illusion that you are
tougher, smarter, faster and better looking than most people.
Do you suffer from shyness?
Do you sometimes wish you were more assertive?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, ask your doctor or
pharmacist about White Wine.
White Wine is the safe, natural way to feel better and more confident
about yourself and your actions.
White Wine can help ease you out of your shyness and let you tell the world that you're ready and willing to do just about anything.
You will notice the benefits of White Wine almost immediately and with
a regimen of regular doses you can overcome any and all obstacles that
prevent you from living the life you want to live.
Shyness and awkwardness will be a thing of the past and you will
discover many talents you never knew you had. Stop hiding and start
living, with White Wine.
White Wine may not be right for everyone.
Women who are pregnant or nursing should not use White Wine.
However, women who wouldn't mind nursing or becoming pregnant are
encouraged to try it.
Side effects may include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, incarceration,
erotic lustfulness, loss of motor control, loss of clothing, loss of
money,loss of virginity, delusions of grandeur, table dancing,
headache,dehydration, dry mouth, and a desire to sing Karaoke and play
all-night rounds of Strip Poker, Truth or Dare, and Naked Twister.
WARNING:
The consumption of White Wine may make you think you are whispering
when you are not.
WARNING:
The consumption of White Wine may cause you to tell your friends over
and over again that you love them.
WARNING:
The consumption of White Wine may cause you to think you can sing.
WARNING:
The consumption of White Wine may lead you to believe that ex-lovers
are really dying20for you to telephone them at four in the morning.
WARNING:
The consumption of White Wine may make you think you can logically
converse with members of the opposite sex without spitting.
WARNING:
The consumption of White Wine may create the illusion that you are
tougher, smarter, faster and better looking than most people.
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